San Francisco State guard/forward Decensae White, a former Texas Tech and Santa Clara player, faces a murder charge for his alleged involvement in the death of rapper Lil Phat, NBC Bay Area and the San Mateo County Times reported.

White’s arrest and extradition to Fulton County, Ga. were confirmed by San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe to the San Mateo County Times. He has a May 31 court hearing, a Fulton County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson told the paper.

Decensae White played Division I basketball at both Texas Tech and Santa Clara before landing at San Francisco State this past season. (AP Photo)

White is one of five men indicted in the death of the rapper, whose real name is Melvin Vernell III, NBC Bay Area reported. Vernell was found shot dead outside a hospital last June, where his girlfriend was giving birth, according to a Sandy Springs (Ga.) police spokesman.

Among the others arrested in Vernell’s death are Russian mobster Mani Chulpayev, who allegedly ordered the murder, police said. It’s unclear how White is believed to be involved.

“We are in total shock right now,” White’s father, David White, told NBC Bay Area. “He is the most non-violent person I’ve ever known in my life. This is beyond anyone's comprehension.”

White was a prep hoops star in the San Francisco area who opted to go play for coach Bob Knight at Texas Tech. He eventually transferred to Santa Clara, then found his way to San Francisco State this past season, where he averaged 12.5 points.